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If looks could kill.
17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.
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17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.
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Episode 1
It's the summer of 1981 in Los Angeles; a series of disturbing crimes coincides with the arrival of a strange new student in Bret's orbit.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton EllisGuest stars Cortes Alexander, Molly Peyton, Elena Rojas, Gigi Corinne, Taylor Bedford, Tyler Vincent, Jack Coghlan, Callahan Teceno
Episode 2
Bret digs deeper into Robert's murky past and uncovers shocking evidence.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton EllisGuest stars Cortes Alexander, Owen Painter, Jordan Roth, Daniel Dale, Gus Halper, Aaron Therol, Jodie Bentley, Sam Evans
Episode 3
A beloved student's sudden disappearance causes chaos for the senior class.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Ryan Murphy, Juli WeinerGuest stars Cortes Alexander, Owen Painter, Daniel Dale, Sam Evans, Ell C. Dellorso, Ivy Wolk, Bella Valdes, Allen Rueckert
Episode 4
Susan's welcome party for Robert is overshadowed by a terrifying and violent incident.
Directed by Max MinghellaWritten by Juli WeinerGuest stars Owen Painter, Daniel Dale, Gus Halper, Sam Evans, Ivy Wolk, Bella Valdes, Allen Rueckert, Fawn Irish
Episode 5
A televised dance competition culminates with a horrifying showstopper.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Ryan Murphy, Charles RogersGuest stars Jordan Roth, Daniel Dale, Ivy Wolk, Anthony Ramos, Bella Valdes, Albert Malafronte, Steve Olson, Becky Wu
Episode 6
Troubled Debbie is galvanized by a new extracurricular.
Directed by Crystle Roberson DorseyWritten by Juli Weiner, Charles RogersGuest stars Cortes Alexander, Owen Painter, Jordan Roth, Gus Halper, Ivy Wolk, James Wolk, Chris Conner, Constantine Malahias
Episode 7
A surprising Homecoming King and Queen are crowned as the Trawler's killing spree continues.
Directed by Crystle Roberson DorseyWritten by Juli Weiner, Charles RogersGuest stars Cortes Alexander, Jordan Roth, Daniel Dale, Ivy Wolk, Bradley Snedeker, Alex Lombard, Brigid Marshall, Cameron Case
Episode 8
Something turns rotten in the state of California, as two blackmail plots reveal two devastating secrets.
Directed by Max MinghellaWritten by Juli Weiner, Charles Rogers, Lenore ZionGuest stars Jordan Roth, Fawn Irish, Chris Conner, Constantine Malahias, Noma Dumezweni, Constance Zimmer
Episode 9
With the city on lockdown, Debbie hosts a Halloween party that will change everything.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Juli Weiner, Charles RogersGuest stars Jordan Roth, Daniel Dale, Chris Conner, Constantine Malahias, Mark Bloom, Stephen O'Mahoney, Labrandon Shead, Juan Manuel Salcito
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Igby RigneyBret Easton Ellis
Kaia GerberSusan Reynolds
Homer GereRobert Mallory
Hayes WarnerDebbie Schaffer
Graham CampbellThom Wright
Evan Rachel WoodLiz Schaffer
Wes BentleyTerry Schaffer
Cortes AlexanderPrincipal Croft
FXUnited States
20th TelevisionUnited States
Ryan Murphy TelevisionUnited States
Color ForceUnited States
